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Land Rover 88

Green and Black · Petrol · 1972 · 3,947 cc

685 CLAMOT history

685 CLA is a green and black petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 31 Dec 1972. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
164,412 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
685 CLA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
31 Dec 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

685 CLA was last recorded at 164,412 miles on 21 May 2026, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,030 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,412 miles
  • 2025 – 164,030 miles
  • 2024 – 163,285 miles
  • 2023 – 162,180 miles
  • 2022 – 161,934 miles
  • 2020 – 161,557 miles
  • 2018 – 161,478 miles
  • 2017 – 161,360 miles
  • 2016 – 161,025 miles
  • 2014 – 160,924 miles
  • 2013 – 160,848 miles
  • 2012 – 160,539 miles
  • 2011 – 160,258 miles
  • 2010 – 159,587 miles
  • 2008 – 156,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,412 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake test not done due to condition of rear brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,412 miles (+382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    164,412 miles
    Test number
    734453884459
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass164,030 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,030 miles
    Test number
    373997012881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,285 miles (+1,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,285 miles
    Test number
    367282097428
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,180 miles (+246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    162,180 miles
    Test number
    395066630206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass161,934 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,934 miles
    Test number
    163069923674
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake test not done due to condition of rear brakes

  6. Fail161,932 miles (+375)4 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,932 miles
    Test number
    165063848577
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake test not done due to condition of rear brakes

  7. Pass161,557 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,557 miles
    Test number
    440883702011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,478 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    161,478 miles
    Test number
    413599203637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,360 miles (+335)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    161,360 miles
    Test number
    914782268850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,025 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,025 miles
    Test number
    238006741634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,024 miles (+100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,024 miles
    Test number
    107197953165
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  12. Pass160,924 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    160,924 miles
    Test number
    719050844118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass160,848 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    160,848 miles
    Test number
    859411843197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,539 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    160,539 miles
    Test number
    255684822192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass160,258 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    160,258 miles
    Test number
    787061011184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    159,587 miles
    Test number
    324604410118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172737209189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass156,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    156,112 miles
    Test number
    914470108127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 685 CLA

What vehicle is registration 685 CLA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 685 CLA on a green and black petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 31 Dec 1972. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 685 CLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 685 CLA is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 685 CLA?
The MOT on 685 CLA is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 685 CLA done?
685 CLA was recorded at 164,412 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 458 miles a year.
Has 685 CLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 685 CLA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on 685 CLA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 685 CLA find?
685 CLA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; steering box has seepage.

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